Neighborhood Music School (NMS) is a remarkable community asset with a 113-year history of providing high-quality performing arts programming to learners of all ages, races, ethnicities, and skill levels from across Connecticut and beyond. Based in New Haven with nine satellite locations across the state, NMS is known as a place that welcomes all students, provides diverse study in music, dance, and drama focused on artistry, leadership, and career and life skills development. From our humble beginnings as a social service agency serving immigrants, NMS has grown to become the largest community arts education organization in Connecticut. Our vision is to bridge differences by bringing together those from different neighborhoods and communities under one roof to learn, perform, and form lasting friendships. Our core values of performing arts, educational excellence, diverse community, equity, and joy are reflected in everything we do. Our commitment to accessibility is exemplified by the more than 500 students who receive financial aid, scholarships, and tuition waivers each year.
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